IR 05000456/2025403
| ML25350C293 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Braidwood  |
| Issue date: | 12/16/2025 |
| From: | Michael Ziolkowski NRC/RGN-III/DRSS |
| To: | Mudrick C Constellation Energy Group, Constellation Nuclear |
| References | |
| IR 2025403 | |
| Download: ML25350C293 (0) | |
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SUBJECT:
BRAIDWOOD STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000456/2025403 AND 05000457/2025403
Dear Christopher Mudrick:
On November 20, 2025, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Braidwood Station and discussed the results of this inspection with Patrick Krone, Security Manager, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch Division of Radiological Safety and Security Docket Nos. 05000456 and 05000457 License Nos. NPF-72 and NPF-77
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000456 and 05000457
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000456/2025403 and 05000457/2025403
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2025-403-0035
Licensee:
Constellation Nuclear
Facility:
Braidwood Station
Location:
Braceville, IL
Inspection Dates:
September 29, 2025 to November 20, 2025
Inspectors:
G. Bonano, Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Michael E. Ziolkowski, Chief
Security, Emergency Preparedness, and Incident Response Branch
Division of Radiological Safety and Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Braidwood Station, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors. Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2201, Security Inspection Program for Commercial Nuclear Power Reactors. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.07 - Security Training
The inspectors evaluated the security training program through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Training
(1)02.01 a; 02.02 a, c, d, h; 02.03 a-c; 02.04 a; 02.05 a, c; 02.06 b; 02.07 a; 02.10
71130.09 - Security Plan Changes
The inspectors evaluated the security plan changes through completion of the following
procedure elements: Security Plan Changes
(1)02.01 a - c, e, f Since the last NRC baseline inspection of this program area, Security Plan Revision 18 to 19 was implemented. Based on the licensee's evaluation, and in accordance with 10 CFR 50.54(p)(2), the change(s) resulted in no decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan and the revised security plan change(s) continues to meet the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b). The inspector(s) conducted a review of the security plan change(s) to evaluate for a potential decrease in safeguards effectiveness of the security plan; however, this review does not constitute formal NRC approval of those change(s). Therefore, the change(s) remain subject to future NRC inspection in their entirety.
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On November 20, 2025, the inspectors presented the security baseline inspection results to Patrick Krone, Security Manager, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Miscellaneous
Braidwood Station T&QP Appendix B
Constellation Nuclear Security Training
SY-AA-150-101-
F-15
Weapons Familiarization Training Worksheet
Firearms Maitenance, Testing, and Accountability
Constellation Nuclear Security OJT Program
Procedures
SY-AA-150-104-
F-02
Armed Responder Contingency OJT Requirements
Braidwood Station PSP, T&QP, SCP and ISFSI Security
Program
Braidwood Physical Security Plan Change
2/19/2025
Miscellaneous
SY-AA-101-104-
F-08
Screening Evaluation for Revisions to a Physical Security
Implementing Procedure
Reviewed and approved by CFAM
2/12/2025